Overall, Pattaya is a safe place to visit when you know what might be dangerous and what you should avoid. There are some things that literally can trip you up, bite you in the bum, and catch you unaware. While this page is dedicated to what’s especially dangerous or hazardous in Pattaya, there are many […]
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Pattaya Ladyboys
Pattaya is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand for Thai ladyboys seeking employment, love, and fortune. However well they blend in, go unnoticed, and lead perfectly normal lives or how extravagant and outlandish they are, Pattaya would not be the same without its ladyboys. Who are ladyboys in Pattaya? Effeminate Thai men are often called […]
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Where to stay in Pattaya? With hotels and activities for every type of traveler, a 2.8-kilometer-long beach, countless Thai and International restaurants, mega malls, local markets, chilled-out bars, and lively nightlife, the central (downtown) area is the best place to stay in Pattaya for most purposes on most occasions. Within easy reach of central Pattaya, […]
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Updated in February 2026 to fix an error related to lockdown dates. Below are some photos of Pattaya nightlife as you’ve never seen it before, during its darkest days during the Covid-19 pandemic when many prophesized it would never be the same again. Pattaya Bars & Nightlife Lockdown Periods: Due to bars and nightlife venues […]
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At the time of writing this article (Asana Bucha Day 2018), there really was no alcohol for sale in Pattaya, anywhere. It was one of five Buddhist holidays when the buying, selling, and consumption of alcohol was banned nationwide in Thailand. Update 2025: Good news for residents and visitors to Pattaya. Beginning May 10, 2025, […]
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